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IRC Section 1202: A Strategic Tax Advantage for Investors and Entrepreneurs
IRC Section 1202 allows individuals to exclude up to 100% of the capital gains realized from the sale of qualified small business stock.
By Nicholas Pope
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Why 'Standard' Digital Background Checks Can Be So Unreliable
Missing online data, as well as stringent federal and state privacy rules, make it difficult to discover a prospective employee's or tenant's criminal past.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Are Tips Taxable in 2025? Understanding the IRS Rules
Taxable Income With all the recent talk about ending federal taxes on tips, some wonder whether tips are taxable income.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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The Four Worst Mistakes to Make When Selling Your Business
From ignoring potential buyers to failing to consider what you'll do once you've stopped working, here are the key mistakes to avoid when selling a business.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Three Key Questions for Small-Business Owners in 2025
Now is a great time to consider how best to position your small business for another successful year.
By Mark Valentino
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All-You-Can-Eat Buffets: Can You Get Kicked Out for Eating Too Much?
Don't plan on practicing your competitive-eating skills at an all-you-can-eat buffet. You can definitely get kicked out. Plus, don't be a jerk.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Want to Write a Book? An Expert Shares What You Need to Know
Professional ghostwriter poses some important questions that any would-be author might want to consider before diving into such a challenging task.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Seven Tips to Land Your First Client as a Financial Adviser or Entrepreneur
Building customer relationships is easier when you start from a place of trust and empathy.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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U.S. Consumers May Feel Pinch From Panama Canal Tariff Hike
Tax Policy The Panama Canal tariffs on crossing ships will add to looming price hikes for U.S. consumers as Trump threatens to take control of the historic waterway.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
Tax Policy
